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Crawfish Boil: Abreu Failures, More Injuries?, Lambert’s Whiffs, Diaz’ Struggles, Early Cy Young Leader & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: What is wrong with Bryan Abreu? Loperfido to be evaluated after coming out of last night’s game with “right quad tightness”: Isaac Paredes also left last night’s game. Paredes is coming back from a very significant hamstring injury last season. Peter Lambert generated a […]
Abreu Implodes Again, Astros Crushed by Cardinals 9-4
Bryan Abreu’s struggles continued last night, and the Astros lost their second straight game at home in a 9-4 defeat at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals at Daikin Park. Bryan Abreu entered the game last night with the Astros down 4-3 in the 7th inning. 16 pitches later, the game was 7-3 and […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 17th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (11-7) won 12-6 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land opened the game with a big first inning scoring 7 runs on a Perez 3 run homer, Biggers 2 run homer, Unroe solo home run and Nelson RBI double. […]
Astros vs, Cardinals Game Thread: Game 21, 4/17/2026
The Houston Astros (8-12) will open a three-game series with their former division rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals (10-8), tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (season debut), selected from Triple A today, will make his first regular season appearance for the Astros tonight opposite the Cardinals and starter RHP Kyle Leahy (1-2, 5.14 ERA). […]
Crawfish Boil: Astros 9th SP, Cam Smith Extension Window, The ABS Effect, MLBs Newest Trend & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: It’s a good thing the Astros went and acquired all that starting pitching depth: Starting pitching woes have led to the Astros leaning harder on their bullpen than any team in baseball: Are the Astros missing their chance to extend Cam Smith? While Astros […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 16th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (10-7) POSTPONED AA: Corpus Christi Hooks (6-6) lost 9-4 (BOX SCORE) The Hooks got some runs early getting an Austin solo HR in the first and an Encarnacion RBI single in the 2nd. Hicks got the […]
In The Lab: An Early Season Look at Defensive Efficiency
If you are a regular reader of this segment, you have seen this before. The best stats are the stats that can be used for hitting and pitching. Offensive and defensive efficiency is one of those. Today, we are focused on the worst pitching staff in baseball. At least, that is where the Astros ranked […]
Astros vs. Cardinals Series Preview with Matt Pauley KMOX
KMOX’s pre/post-game host Matt Pauley sets the stage for us for the Astros upcoming weekend series vs. St. Louis. Q: Is Jordan Walker now the face of the franchise? A: Interesting question. I’m not sure I’d say he’s the face just yet, but his start to the season has been spectacular. He was literally one […]
Astros vs. Rockies Game Thread: Game 20, 4/16/2026
The Houston Astros (8-11), who enter tonight’s game on a seven-game home winning streak, look to secure a series sweep tonight in the finale of their three-game series vs. the Colorado Rockies (6-12). Astros starter RHP Ryan Weiss (0-2, 7.36 ERA) will transition from the bullpen to the rotation to make his first Major League […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 15th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (10-7) lost 9-8 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on an Alexander solo home run. Fleury got the start and allowed one unearned run over 2.2 innings. He was relieved […]
Arrighetti’s 10K Lead Astros to 3-1 Victory over Rockies
The Houston Astros beleaguered starting rotation was desperate for a strong starting performance. Spencer Arrighetti, in his first start of the season, delivered. Arrighetti gave the Astros their third quality start of the season, hurling 6 innings of 1 run ball while striking out 10 to lead Houston to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado […]
Astros vs. Rockies Game Thread: Game 19, 4/15/2026
The Houston Astros (7-11) host the Colorado Rockies (6-11) for the second game of a three game series on Jackie Robinson Day. RHP Spencer Arrighetti (season debut) will make his first Major League start of the season tonight opposite the 15-year MLB veteran LHP Jose Quitana (0-0, 4.15 ERA) and the Rockies. TONIGHT’S STARTER: RHP […]
Astros Injury Updates 4/15/2026
Today, the Houston Astros released updates on many of the 13 players they have on the Injured List: • RHP Cody Bolton (right mid-back inflammation) was placed on the IL today and is currently not throwing. • RHP Hunter Brown (right shoulder sprain), RHP Tatsuya Imai (right arm fatigue) and RHP Cristian Javier (right shoulder […]
With Abreu Struggling, Astros Will Go Closer by Committee
Desperate for a win and clinging to a 7-6 lead over the Rockies on Tuesday night, Joe Espada sent Bryan King back to the mound to try to secure the game’s final three outs. Bryan Abreu, the team’s most accomplished healthy reliever, sat on a bench in the bullpen while Enyel De Los Santos, a […]
Astros Prospect Report: April 14th
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (10-6) lost 8-3 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning on a Biggio bases loaded walk. Mancini started for Sugar Land but struggled with command as he walked four and allowed […]
Is It Time Astros Replace Joe Espada & Dana Brown?
I will always begin with a mea culpa. If there is anything I detest in analysts and commentators is a lack of intellectual honesty. I was fully on board when the Astros hired Joe Espada as manager and Dana Brown as general manager. Saying anything otherwise would be a lie. We knew more about Espada […]
Who’s to Blame for the Astros’ Slow Start?
Astros fans, who do you blame for the slow start to the season? I’ve written several times that I’m not ready to panic just yet, but I’d be lying if I said there isn’t some real concern. After all, this team currently holds the worst record in Major League Baseball, and the issues aren’t isolated […]
Baseball Legends on the Legendary Jackie Robinson
The number 42 is prominently displayed in every stadium across MLB. On this date 29 years ago, acting commissioner Bud Selig casually informed some 57,000 fans at the old Shea Stadium that Jackie’s iconic number would be retired throughout baseball. For many (me included) this proclamation carried more significance than playoff expansion, the advent of […]
Six Run Inning Bolsters Astros to 7-6 Victory Over Rockies, End 8 Game Skid
The Astros overcame an early 3-0 deficit with a Christian Walker home run and a six-run third inning, then hold on for a 7-6 win over the Rockies at Daikin Park. It didn’t go according to plan in any manner, except the end result. Making his first start of the season for the Houston Astros, […]
Astros vs Rockies Game Thread: Game 18, 4/14/2026
The Astros (6-11) return home tonight to begin a 3-game series vs. the Colorado Rockies (6-10) as they seek to end an 8-game slide. LHP Colton Gordon will make his first start of the season as he takes on Rockies RHP Michael Lorenzen. TONIGHT’S ASTROS STARTER: LHP Colton Gordon will make his first start of […]
Hader Feels Good After First Live BP
Astros closer Josh Hader took an important step toward a return to action by throwing a live batting practice session before Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. Facing hitters for the first time since August, the six-time All-Star threw 20 pitches to Taylor Trammell and Brice Matthews. Hader hasn’t pitched this season due to left […]
Crawfish Boil: Cam Smith Growing, Injuries/Losses Mounting, Kevin Alvarez’ Rise & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: Carlos Correa is not making excuses for a 1-9 road trip: Colton Gordon, recently recalled from Triple-A, will get the start tonight against Colorado: Astros top prospect Kevin Alvarez has already moved into the Top 100: Ten games, nine losses, five injuries (Pena, Imai, […]
Burrows Bombed as Astros Lose 8th Straight, Swept by Mariners
The 6-2 defeat at T-Mobile Park completed a 4-game sweep by the Mariners, the first time they have swept the Astros in a 4 game series since August 2018. Two things have hallmarked this season for the Houston Astros thus far: injuries and pitching woes. Both were on display this afternoon when the Astros fell […]
Astros vs. Mariners Game Thread: Game 17, 4/13/2026
The Houston Astros (6-10) will look stop a seven-game losing streak this afternoon as they look to salvage the series finale in the final game of a 10-game road trip against the Seattle Mariners (7-9). RHP Mike Burrows (1-2, 5.63 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP George Kirby (1-2, 3.60 […]
In Memory of Phil Garner: Reflecting on the Astros First World Series Run
In memory of former Astros player and manager Phil Garner, this is a piece I previously wrote last year for The Sporting News on his reflection on the Astros first World Series run in 2005, twenty years after. (This article was written for The Sporting News by Craig Larson Jr. and the original link can […]
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